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Lonely Planet''s Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Delve into the past in Quito''s vibrant Centro Historico, hike around Cotopaxi for million-dollar views, and spot blue-footed boobies and red-billed tropicbirds in Punta Suarez - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet''s Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Ecuador & the Galapagos Islandsis our most comprehensive guide to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, and is designed to immerse you in the culture and help you discover the best sights and get off the beaten track.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world''s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' - New York Times

''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves, it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Lonely Planet: The world''s number one travel guide publisher*

Lonely Planet''s South America is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Trek past emerald terraces and steep peaks to Machu Picchu, lose count of wildlife species in the Amazon rainforest and party until the early hours in Rio de Janeiro - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of South America and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet''s South America:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s South America is perfect for taking a longer, multi-country trip, comprehensively connecting you with the cultures that you''re experiencing - from popular places to right off the beaten path.

Looking for just a few of the destinations included in this guide? Check out the relevant in-depth Lonely Planet destination guides.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world''s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more.

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' - New York Times

''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves, it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

*Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to California.

Discover California''s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from hitting the Lost Coast Trail, where hardy backpackers tackle miles of rugged, unspoiled coastline; to slurping up NorCal''s best oysters fresh from Tomales Bay at wee Marshall, just north of San Francisco; and zipping between historic towns in the rolling Gold Country of the Sierra Nevada foothills on a Hwy 49 road trip.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s California travel guide:

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Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet''s California.

Lonely Planet''s California is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Amble down Hollywood Boulevard, hike in Yosemite National Park and take a boat to the infamous Alcatraz; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet''s California Travel Guide:

Lonely Planet''s Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination''s best experiences and where to have them

Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it''s history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics

Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try

Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travelers, LGBTQIA+ travelers, family travelers and accessible travel

Colour maps and images throughoutLanguage - essential phrases and language tips

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Covers San Francisco, Marin County and the Bay Area, Napa and Sonoma Wine Country, the North Coast and Redwoods, the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Los Angeles, Disneyland and Orange County, San Diego and Around, Palm Springs and the Deserts, the Northern Mountains, Sacramento and the Central Valley, Gold Country, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada

About Lonely Planet:

Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world''s number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).

''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves; it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.''  Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet’s Caribbean Islands is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Set sail from Tortola, snorkel in Aruba''s clear waters, and feel the music in Cuba; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet’s Caribbean Islands Travel Guide:

Lonely Planet’s Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination’s best experiences and where to have them 

Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it’s history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics

Eating & drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try

Music of the Caribbean chapter

Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel

Colour maps and images throughoutLanguage - essential phrases and language tips

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Covers Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, Saba, Sint Eustatius, St-Barthelemy, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St-Martin & Sint Maarten, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, US Virgin Islands

About Lonely Planet:

Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world’s number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).

''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves; it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet''s California''s Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 33 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Experience the majesty of Yosemite, encounter towering redwoods in Big Sur, or soak up the sun on SoCal''s beaches. Get to California, rent a car, and hit the road!

Inside Lonely Planet''s California''s Best Road Trips:

Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs Full-color route maps - easy-to-read, detailed directionsDetours - delightful diversions to see the California''s highlights along the way

Link Your Trip - cruise from one driving route to the next

Insider tips - get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roadsStretch Your Legs - the best things to do outside the car

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks missLavish color photography provides inspiration throughout

Covers San Francisco, Big Sur, Napa Valley, Yosemite National Park, Redwoods, Route 66, Death Valley, San Diego, Los Angeles, Monterey and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s California''s Best Road Trips is perfect for exploring California via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.

Planning a California trip sans a car? Lonely Planet''s California, our most comprehensive guide to California, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' New York Times

''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves; it''s in every traveler''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Ecuador & the Galapagos.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from travelling to the lower Rio Napo into the Amazon jungle to taking a dip in the paradise of a white-sand cove at Puerto Chino, and braving a spiritual cleansing from a curandero (healer) at Parroquia Puerto Limon.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands travel guide:

Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet''s Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands.

Discover the freedom of open roads while touring California with Lonely Planet''s California''s Best Trips, your passport to up-to-date advice on uniquely encountering California by car. Featuring 33 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can experience the majesty of Yosemite, encounter towering redwoods in Big Sur, or soak up the sun on SoCal''s beaches, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to California, rent a car, and hit the road!

Inside Lonely Planet''s California''s Best Trips:

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak

Lavish color and gorgeous photography throughout

Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored trips for your needs and interests

Get around easily - easy-to-read, full-color route maps, detailed directions

Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Useful features - including Stretch Your Legs, Detours, Link Your Trip 

Covers San Francisco, Big Sur, Napa Valley, Yosemite National Park, Redwoods, Route 66, Death Valley, San Diego, Los Angeles, Monterey and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s California''s Best Trips is perfect for exploring California via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.

Planning a California trip sans a car? Lonely Planet California, our most comprehensive guide to California, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.

Looking for a guide focused on a specific California region? Check out Lonely Planet''s Coastal California, Northern California, or Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California guides for a comprehensive look at all these regions have to offer.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' – New York Times

''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves; it''s in every traveler''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Discover the freedom of open roads while touring California with Lonely Planet California''s Best Trips, your passport to up-to-date advice on uniquely encountering California by car. Featuring 33 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can experience the majesty of Yosemite, encounter towering redwoods in Big Sur, or soak up the sun on SoCal''s beaches, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to California, rent a car, and hit the road!

Inside Lonely Planet California''s Best Trips:

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak

Lavish color and gorgeous photography throughout

Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored trips for your needs and interests

Get around easily - easy-to-read, full-color route maps, detailed directions

Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Useful features - including Stretch Your Legs, Detours, Link Your Trip 

Covers San Francisco, Big Sur, Napa Valley, Yosemite National Park, Redwoods, Route 66, Death Valley, San Diego, Los Angeles, Monterey and more

The Perfect Choice:  Lonely Planet California''s Best Trips is perfect for exploring California via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.

Planning a California trip sans a car? Lonely Planet California, our most comprehensive guide to California, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.

Looking for a guide focused on a specific California region? Check out Lonely Planet Coastal California, Northern California, or Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California guides for a comprehensive look at all these regions have to offer.

eBook Features (Best viewed on tablet devices)

Zoom-in maps and images bring it all up close and in greater detail

Downloadable PDF and offline maps let you stay offline to avoid roaming and data charges

Seamlessly flip between pages

Easily navigate and jump effortlessly between maps and reviews

Speedy search capabilities get you to what you need and want to see

Use bookmarks to help you shoot back to key pages in a flash

Visit the websites of our recommendations by touching embedded links

Adding notes with the tap of a finger offers a way to personalize your guidebook experience

Built-in dictionary to translate unfamiliar languages and decode site-specific local terms

Authors:  Written and researched by Lonely Planet, and Brett Atkinson, Amy Balfour, Andrew Bender, Celeste Brash, Jade Bremner, Bailey Freeman, Michael Grosberg, Ashley Harrell, Mark Johanson, Andrea Schulte-Peevers, Wendy Yanagihara.

About Lonely Planet Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' – New York Times

''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves; it''s in every traveler''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Los Angeles & Southern California.

Discover Los Angeles & Southern California''s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from biking LA''s shoreline around Santa Monica State Beach; to mingling with hipsters at Grand Central Market, a gourmet food hall in Downtown LA; and hiking to waterfalls along superb nature trails in Los Padres National Forest.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Los Angeles & Southern California travel guide:

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet''s Los Angeles & Southern California.

Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Coastal California.

Discover Coastal California''s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from feasting on clam chowder and rich crab-festooned cioppino in Monterey, to hiking through Pinnacles National Park and exploring boulders and bat-filled talus caves, and kayaking among sea otters and chubby little seals at Moss Landing.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Coastal California travel guide:

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet''s Coastal California.